Purpose and Concept

Strengthen partnerships by establishing two-way communication and face-to-face collaboration between NOAA and the broader climate community.

Establish mutually beneficial relationships among climate partners by formally connecting the climate services community that exists both internal and external to NOAA.

Two-way exchange:
-- Internal and external partners visit NOAA Headquarter Offices and Centers where they become acquainted with climate services available through NOAA.
-- NOAA climate staff visits partners to become acquainted with their climate activities, issues, and needs.

All-inclusive and unconstrained process to individualize each visit, meeting the needs of climate partners whether internal or external to NOAA.

Application Process

Announcements for the PEP Open Application Period will come out in February and August each year.

Application process will be given when the program is open.

Submissions will be reviewed and approved by the Partners Exchange Program Committee within three weeks of the application period closing.